The Prophecy

Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter, okay? Okay. I do own Madison! There I'm done!

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Ginny and Madison stepped out of the carriage, chatting merrily.

"This place is so huge!" Madison exclaimed looking in awe around her. "This is twice as big as our school back in the States!"

"Yeah and it's even bigger inside because of all the enchantments," Ginny added.

"I wonder what house I'll get sorted into?" Madison asked, having already heard the descriptions of the houses from Ginny on the train.

"Well, you know I want you in Gryffindor so we can share a dorm and everything, but I have nagging feeling you are going into Slytherin," Ginny said, thinking back to all the brilliant tricks and plans Madison had concocted over the summer.

"And what is so bad about Slytherin?" They heard the drawling voice of Draco ask from behind them. They whipped around to find Draco and Blaise standing behind them, both slightly smirking.

"Nothing I suppose, except of course for that whole 'King of the World' attitude," Ginny answered smoothly, mimicking a smirk.

Draco closed the distance between them, and spoke softly in her ear. "Most girls love that arrogance we Slytherins possess."

Ginny could feel his hot breath on her neck. She grinned, knowing what he was trying to do. "Well, I am not 'most girls' am I?"

With that, she stepped back and looked him squarely in the eye, her eyes dancing. Draco smirked. Well, certainly not the reaction I was expecting. Ginny Weasley has grown up.

"Well, I suppose I'll be seeing you around," Draco said, looking back at Ginny. With that, he nodded his head in acknowledgment and turned away. Blaise lingered for a second before adding, "As will I."

But this time, the comment was for Madison.

"Well, if that's what Slytherin looks like, I really don't think I'd mind," Madison added as they watched the boys walk away. Ginny grinned and elbowed Madison in the shoulder. They stood there for a second longer before turning away and entering through the great doors of Hogwarts.

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Ginny and Madison entered the Great Hall and looked around. Just the same as always, Ginny thought contentedly.

"I could definitely get used to this," Madison commented, nodding in approval.

"Come on, let's take a seat. You can just sit at the Gryffindor table until you get sorted," Ginny said, taking her friends arm and dragging her towards the table. They took a seat and Ginny said her hellos to her housemates. But before long, the Great Hall was pulled to silence.

"Welcome all back to Hogwarts. It is good to have all the new and returning students back here again," Dumbledore began, his eyes twinkling. "Once again, the Forbidden Forest is forbidden, hence the name. Mr. Filch has added thirty six new items to the list of Forbidden Objects. The list can be viewed in its fullest right outside his office. This year, we will be holding a Yule Ball again, as by Christmastime I am sure you will all need a little bit of fun. Our Head Boy and Girl of this year are Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy. I trust they will be outstanding in their roles. Now Professor McGonagall will sort the first years."

Ginny and Madison watched the sorting, Ginny uninterested, and Madison the opposite. Ginny thought back to the fact that Draco was Head Boy. Not really surprising. This year will be interesting. As "Yalen, Conner" was sorted into Hufflepuff, the crowd once again quieted down as Dumbledore stood.

"We have a special student among us today. It is not often we get transfer students, but this is one such occasion. Today, we welcome Ms. Madison Baker to Hogwarts as a seventh year from the Salem Witch Institute in California in the United States. I hope whatever house she is sorted into will welcome her warmly. Now will she please come up to be sorted," Dumbledore asked, peering at her over his half-moon spectacles. Ginny gave Madison a pat on the back and she got up and walked up to the front. Professor McGonagall motioned for her to sit on the stool and she did, giving Ginny a quick look before the Sorting Hat was dropped over her head.

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Ah, a Baker. I believe I sorted your great, great grandfather a good many years ago. He attended Hogwarts, did you know? Let me take a peek inside your mind. Ah, very loyal and brave I see. Gryffindor qualities clearly. But you have an everlasting mischievous streak. And a tendency to squeeze your way out of trouble. Not unlike your great, great grandfather. Hmm, I see you yearn to be with your friend, but a small part of your mind also is curious about a certain Zabini. Best put you in... SLYTHERIN!

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The last word was heard throughout the Great Hall and the Sorting Hat lifted off of Madison's head. All of the houses clapped politely, but the cheers came from the Slytherin boys. Ginny clapped as well, shaking her head and smiling, as Madison made her way over to the Slytherin table. Madison caught her eye and gave her a thumbs-up. Ginny gave her a grin and a wave.

"Tuck in," Dumbledore said, waving his hand over the tables. Food instantly appeared and the students tucked in.

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Madison made her way over to the Slytherin table, appreciating all the cheers she received from the Slytherin boys. She blushed a little and caught Ginny's eye, giving her a thumbs-up. She turned away and sat down at the table in between two boys who had made room for her. Sitting across from her were the two boys she and Ginny had seen earlier and a girl Madison didn't recognize. She had long straight blonde hair and pretty chocolate brown eyes. The girl spoke up first.

"Hi, Madison was it?" she inquired, holding out her hand. Madison nodded.

"Yeah, but my friends call me Maddy," she answered, shaking the other girl's hand.

"Alright. My name's Pansy. Welcome to Slytherin," she said, looking up the table.

"These two here are Draco," she said, motioning to the blonde-haired boy, "that over there is Blaise."

Madison looked at the two boys. Weren't those the two that Ginny had told her about? She had made them sound like they were asses, but it didn't seem like they were. She looked up once again at the boy named Blaise. He was the one who she had her eye on earlier.

"We actually had the pleasure of meeting earlier," Blaise said in his deep voice, brushing his hair out of his eyes. Pansy eyed him suspiciously.

"Oh yes, I think I saw you and your friend in Gryffindor earlier," Pansy replied, looking over at the redhead across the room. "What's her name?"

"You don't know her?" Madison asked, surprised, because Ginny knew Pansy. Pansy shook her head. "She's been at Hogwarts since first. Ginny. Ginny Weasley."

"The youngest Weasley?" Pansy asked, raising one eyebrow. "Well, she has definitely changed up over the summer."

"That is Ginny Weasley?" Blaise asked, surprised. "Did you know Draco?"

"Yes," he answered. "I knew from the start."

Pansy gave Draco a small look that only he caught and continued on. "Well, I believe we will be seeing a lot more of Ginny Weasley over the course of the year."

Draco smirked to himself as he stared in her direction. I do hope so.

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After dinner, when the Slytherins got up, Pansy said to Madison. "Maddy, you can just follow us back to the Common Room, which by the way, is not underground as so many may tell you. You'll be bunking with me anyways. I have my own private quarters that my father bought from Dumbledore, and since there is no where else for you to stay, you can bunk with me."

"Thank you so much. Um, I'll be right back okay? I just want to say goodnight to Gin," she said. Pansy nodded and Madison went to go find Ginny. When she was clear of the trio, Pansy turned to Draco and Blaise. She let her eyes rest on Blaise first.

"What?" he asked, trying to look innocent. She simply raised an eyebrow and continued to stare at him. "Okay, so I like her alright?"

Pansy then turned on Draco. He smirked and replied, "I'm not as weak as Blaise here. You are going to have to do more than just stare at me."

She rolled her eyes and then said, "Fine. Remember on the train, when Blaise wouldn't shut up about Madison over there. All you could think about was her friend. And all that time you knew it was the Weasley girl."

"Actually, she has a name. And so what? You've seen her, she's changed," he simply answered. "Why? Jealous?"

"Yeah, really, both she and Madison are hot. That Ginny is no Weasley," Blaise answered. Pansy just rolled her eyes.

"Well, I like Madison, but we'll see about the other one," Pansy said, right as Madison walked up to them,

"Other what?" She asked.

"Nothing important. Let's just go down and get some sleep, eh?" Pansy asked, walking down the hall.